Crumbled feta cheese mixed with cracked peppercorns, cream cheese and crunchy pistachios make a delicous topping for crisp crostini. A simple appetizer that is sure to please your party guests.

Pistachio Peppercorn Feta Crostini

1 cup (6 ounces) crumbled feta cheese with peppercorns (or 1 cup regular feta cheese mixed with 1 teaspoon cracked peppercorns)
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup chopped pistachio nuts
1 loaf French bread (12 inches long), cut in 1/2-inch slices
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Combine cheeses and nuts; mix well. Set aside.
3. Brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil, and place the bread on the broiling rack.
4. Broil the bread slices, at least 4 inches below the heating element, until lightly browned on both sides, turning once.
5. Spread each slice with the cheese mixture.

Makes 24 servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.